Emmanuel Oludare
In a significant move to address the healthcare needs of the residents in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital,hon Afolabi Afuape, the Member of the House of Representatives representing Abeokuta-South federal constituency, Afolabi Afuape in collaboration with the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), has organised a two-day free medical outreach.
The event, started on Monday and ended Tuesday, held at Centenary Hall, Ake, and Panseke areas of Abeokuta respectively .
Afuape through the outreach provided essential medical services to old and young residents, particularly targeting those from the grassroots who often lack access to adequate healthcare.
Speaking during the outreach, Hon. Afuape emphasised that the initiative was born out of a need to restore hope in the government, especially during these challenging economic times.
He noted that the current economic hardships have made it difficult for many to afford basic healthcare, making the outreach programme timely and crucial.
“The people should continue to have hope in the government,” Afuape remarked.
“Things are tough at the moment, we all know that even ordinary malaria could kill, and that is one of the reasons why this programme is brought to the people. Those in need of medical assistance can find some relief through this programme.”
The lawmaker revealed that the turnout for the outreach had exceeded expectations, with over 2,000 residents benefitting from the free medical services as of the time of the report.
He expressed optimism that the number could reach 3,000 by the end of the programme on Tuesday.
“We started yesterday (Monday), it’s a two-day programme, and today is the final day. Between yesterday and now, we’ve recorded about 2,000 people, and we’re still here, so we’re likely to cross about 3,000,” Afuape stated.
Dr. Femi Ajetunmobi, the medical director of the Medical outreach , who partnered with the organisers, stressed the importance of the initiative in reaching out to those who may not have the financial means to access healthcare services.
He highlighted the need for continued partnerships between the government and organisations to sustain such impactful programmes.
“This is a programme to reach out to the people, especially those at the grassroots who need medical attention,” Dr. Ajetunmobi said.
“The initiative ensures that those who cannot afford to visit healthcare facilities have access to medical care.”
Beneficiaries of the outreach were full of praise for the organisers. Peter Oluwakemi, a civil servant, lauded the programme, noting that it fulfilled its promises and provided much-needed healthcare services to the community.
“We’re here because we heard that Honourable Afolabi Afuape is giving back to the society through this medical outreach,” Oluwakemi said.
“We came to see for ourselves, and indeed, everything he promised is happening right here.”
Another beneficiary, Abdul Rasak Adeloju, an artisan, commended the efforts of the organisers and urged other politicians to emulate such acts of giving back to the public.
The medical outreach, which concluded on Tuesday, has been hailed as a significant step towards improving public health in Abeokuta, especially for the underprivileged who are often left behind in the healthcare system.
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